Not everyone saw the funny side, though, and Jason's post was later called "cruel", "unkind" and "not in the least bit funny".

During an appearance on GMB on Thursday (April 2), Susanna asked Jason for his top tips on keeping people's spirits up while we're in lockdown, and Jason replied that he thinks that laughing is "one of the most important things you can do".

"I was doing some jokes yesterday on Twitter and social media that some people took the wrong way," he told presenters Ben Shephard and Susanna Reid.

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"I think sometimes, you know, we've got to take a step back and realise that everybody is in the same boat. Laughter is so important. It releases endorphins, it thins the blood, it burns calories."

"It's one of the most important things you can do, so find a comedy show – there's some brilliant stand-up shows, brilliant sitcoms, comedy films," he added.

"Make sure you have a laugh every day. It's one of the healthiest things you can do."

"I had to [keep the secret] legally," he shared. "You sign NDAs and stuff. I didn't even tell my kids… I've not told anybody. It was like MI5 stuff."

The Masked Singer aired on ITV. Good Morning Britain airs weekdays from 6am.

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